April 11, 2011—WASHINGTON, DC—The Washington Post and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement are pleased to announce the four finalists for The Washington Post 2011 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. In its 17th year, the award continues to recognize outstanding achievement in nonprofit management by Greater Washington-area nonprofit organizations.

Finalists for the 2011 Post Award include:

• Horton’s Kids of Washington, DC
• Latin American Youth Center of Washington, DC
• Prince George’s Child Resource Center of Largo, Md.
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company of Washington, DC

Each finalist organization will participate in the Center’s annual Best Practices Event on Wednesday, May 25 at The Washington Post. The 2011 Award winner will be announced for the first time during the event.

“We look forward to recognizing and sharing the best practices presented by each of our 2011 Award Finalists,” said Center CEO Glen O’Gilvie. “These practices will help shape the decisions and management of leaders in nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate and government sectors throughout Greater Washington.”

“This award and the process behind it aim to facilitate an open discussion among area nonprofits, giving them an opportunity to connect, network and grow,” said Steve Hills, President and General Manager of The Washington Post. “We are proud to help connect and support the nonprofits who make such a difference to our region.”

The winning organization will receive a $10,000 grant and a scholarship for one person to attend the Georgetown University Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program.  Up to four honorable mentions will each be presented with a $2,500 grant award.

The award winner is selected through a three-step judging process including a two-part written application and a site visit.  The Washington Post Award Selection Committee is an all-volunteer committee selected by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

The Award Selection Committee judges applicant organizations in the areas of fiscal management, information and communication, organizational development, people development, planning, resource development, risk management, and use of technology.

This award is a program of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, sponsored by The Washington Post, cosponsored by RAFFA, P.C., with additional support by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Benefits Trust and Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Certificate Program.

About the Center for Nonprofit Advancement

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Washington, D.C.  The Center directly partners with nearly 1,000 nonprofits helping them achieve their missions through training and technical assistance programs, networking, advocacy and group buying power.

About The Washington Post

The Washington Post, a multiplatform news source covering the politics, policies, personalities and institutions that make Washington, D.C. the world’s seat of power, supports D.C.-area organizations and programs that promote achievement in the arts and education and that strive to make a difference. The Washington Post is owned by The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), a diversified education and media company.